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Deadline extended for Maui wildfire One ʻOhana Fund; 40 families who lost loved ones, 11 injured survivors register

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., announced the extension of the One ‘Ohana Fund registration deadline to May 31, 2024, with completed claim forms now due no later than July 1, 2024. This will provide survivors additional time to determine whether they want to seek compensation from the fund. The previous deadline was April 30, 2024.

Maui Land & Pineapple Company welcomes Land Manager, Jasen Kaʻimikaua

Maui Land & Pineapple Company announced the recent appointment of Jasen Kaʻimikaua as Land Manager. In this role, he will support the company’s renewed mission to put its 22,000 acres of land to productive use.

Supreme Court hands win to Kauaʻula Valley kuleana family; case continues on Maui

The Hawai’i Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to Keʻeaumoku Kapu and his family regarding his claims to a kuleana parcel that his house sits on in Kauaʻula Valley, but the case is not over as it returns to the Circuit Court on Maui.  

Charges Dropped Against Five Women Arrested in Demonstration at West Maui Site

Charges have reportedly been dropped against five Lahaina women who were arrested last month for refusing to leave a construction site in West Maui. 

Suspected Human Remains Found at West Maui Trenching Site, Inspection Underway

A report of suspected human remains was documented today at a West Maui construction site where trenching work is taking place for waterline installation.

Day 3: Mayor Seeks Resolution Amid Land Dispute at West Maui Construction Site

In response to the group’s call for intervention, officials with the Mayor’s office provided a statement to Maui Now on Wednesday evening saying, “Mayor Victorino is aware of the situation and investigating the issues involved in this matter. Meanwhile, he’s working toward achieving a resolution that respects and protects Native Hawaiian cultural and archaeological resources.”

Five Maui Women Standing in Protection of Ancestral Burials, Arrested at Lahaina Construction Site

Five Maui women who were positioned in a trench at a West Maui construction site, in protection of ancestral burials on Tuesday, were placed under citizen’s arrest for allegations involving second degree criminal trespass.

Lotteries Held, Construction Starts at Wai‘ale ‘Elua Workforce Housing

Lotteries were held for applicants of the Waiʻale ʻElua workforce housing subdivision. Home construction starts this month.

Many Apply for Wai‘ale ‘Elua Workforce Housing

The 70 unit project, brokered by West Maui Land Company, Inc., is slated for development on land north of Waikapū Gardens.

Historic West Maui Land Court Applications Now Available Online

It is hoped that the archive can be used as a model for others, like OHA, to digitize and archive online more historic applications for other regions.

Fire Burns Brush at Old Pioneer Mill Property

A fire burned a small 30 by 60 foot area of brush on old Pioneer Mill property in Lahaina on Tuesday afternoon.